Spring Flowers Harmful to Cats & Dogs

Monday 13 March 2017

Now that spring is on the way, it’s time to be mindful when sprucing up you gardens to make them look pretty, but also remembering ensure they are pet friendly too. Here is a comprehensive list of flowers and side effects if digested by your Dog or Cat.

Did you know that there are 23 different flowers that are harmful to Dog and Cats that you should watch out for: Tulip, hyacinth and daffodil bulbs can damage a dog's mouth and oesophagus, leading to drooling, vomiting, severe diarrhoea and even abnormal heart rhythms? Asiatic and Japanese lilies can cause severe kidney failure in cats.

Please note that if your pet has eaten any flowers on the list, please consult your local vet or 24hr emergency vet line services.

• Tulip (Tulip spp)

Ingestion can result in intense vomiting, depression, diarrhoea, hypersalivation, drooling and lack of appetite.

• Hyacinth (Hyacinthus oreintalis)

Ingestion can result in intense vomiting, diarrhoea, depression and tremors.